The Easy Part

Have you ever noticed that the easy part to making changes in your life is the decision? Deciding to do something is the easy part. Putting that decision to action is a little tougher. Now, I am not saying it is impossible, but it is tougher. For example, you may know that exercise is good for you and so you make the decision to start exercising, but actually setting the time to start and begin exercising is another story. If only we could just make the decision and since we made the decision; we would automatically do what we decided. However, life does not work that way. We must make the decision and act on that decision. We may have a desire to achieve something, but until we put action to that desire; it will remain just that, a desire. This is why many people find themselves in ruts or at a stand still in certain areas of their life. They think because they have passion, desire, drive, heart, etc. they will just jump right in and accomplish what they decide, but there is more to it. You must act on your passion, desire, drive, heart, etc. I can decide to read a certain book, but until I pick up the book and begin to read it my decision is useless. I can decide to put applications in for a new job, but until I go out to possible job opportunities and fill out applications; nothing is going to happen. Do not get me wrong, making a decision is good. Having vision and dreaming dreams are good, but that is only the starting block. There is still a race to run if you want to be successful. The decision is the easy part; acting on that decision can be challenging, but it is very doable. Next time you make a decision to do something, set a date to begin or have it completed. Do not procrastinate or you might find it being one of your 2008 New Year's resolutions.

Life coaches help many people with this very issue. Coaching helps people pinpoint their goals, set practical steps to achieve them, and designate a time to have it completed. However, the biggest advantage to coaching is healthy accountability. Most people do not have accountability in their lives. A good push from a coach may be just what you need. If you would like more information on coaching for your professional or personal life, you can visit www.morphcoaching.com or call 239.438.8494.

Improve Your Life In 2007 - Invest In YOU

Many people around the world are making new year's resolutions. Some desire to drop a few pounds, some want to get a promotion, some plan on starting a new career, some wish to make more money, some plan to be a better person overall, and the list goes on and on. Resolutions are good, but the problem is very few people follow through on them. Is it because they were not serious about what they stated they would like to accomplish in the new year? Not necessarily so. Was the resolution just to big a goal to achieve? This could be part of the problem. However, the biggest setback I have seen as I have counseled and coached people is that most people do not have someone to hold them accountable to their resolutions. Consequently, they can start off on the right foot pursuing what they want to accomplish, but as soon as opposition comes; it's quiting time. They do not have someone who will push them to their fullest potential and help them overcome the temporary opposition. Everyone knows change is not easy; this is why many people hate change. If change was easy, then everyone would do it. However, change is not easy; it usually rubs us the wrong way. But, in order to accomplish our goals, fulfill our passions, or reach our dreams it's going to take change. Change in our mindset, change in the way we see ourselves, change in our lifestyle, change of eating habits, change of behavior and attitude, etc. There again, most people I believe desire to change and set really good new year's resolutions, but since they lack accountability; they end up laying aside the resolution. That resolution then becomes next year's resolution and then next year's and so on. My suggestion is to find a family member or close friend that you can count on to help you fulfill your good intentions. If you do not have someone who can step into that role, you may consider hiring a life coach. Don't allow another year to go by without achieving those goals you really want to reach. This is the year, this is the time; live your best life today. Invest in yourself this year!